Lent is springtime in the Church, the 40 days when those who seek baptism into the Christian community make their final preparations. The season calls all Christians to deepen our participation in the mystery of Jesus’ self-giving death and life-giving resurrection. It’s a time to break harmful habits and practice holy habits.
Let us…
Fast from social media
Feast on real connections
Fast from fights with my siblings
Feast on appreciating them
Fast from video games
Feast on being outside
Fast from jealousy of others
Feast on loving myself
Fast from laziness
Feast on enthusiasm
Fast from seeing the negative
Feast on seeing the positive
Fast from staying in my group
Feast on including others
Fast from always wanting more
Feast on being grateful
Fast from thinking of myself
Feast on volunteering
Fast from gossip
Feast on giving compliments
Fast from anger
Feast on patience
Fast from hate
Feast on love